How to Clean Teeth With Soap for Health Benefits

Brushing your teeth with soap for health benefits might sound a little odd, but there is sound thinking behind it. Many toothpastes contain a substance called glycerine. This substance coats the teeth, and prevents calcium and phosphate minerals from being absorbed by them. But absorbing these nutrients helps keep your teeth strong and healthy. Bar soap does not contain glycerine, and, when used to clean your teeth, it kills bacteria in your mouth, particularly on your gums.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Bar soap

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Instructions

• 1

  Find the right kind of soap to use. You should use bar soap, not liquid soap. Unscented natural soap is better since it doesn't contain chemicals, additives or fragrances. Be careful when using homemade soap, because it might contain glycerine.

• 2

  Wet your toothbrush, and rub the bristles on your bar soap.

• 3

  Brush your teeth as you normally would, being sure to get every tooth, as well as your gums and tongue. Be careful not to swallow the soap.

• 4

  Rinse your mouth thoroughly. Rinsing your mouth will get rid of the remaining soap, which does not leave behind a residue.